( there's a clatter on the other end because kieren's just dropped the paintbrush he was holding in surprise, and a muffled shit as he tosses it to the side so he can pay full attention to his phone.
because it's simon on the other line and kieren hadn't thought he'd be talking to him again. not after the city already sent him home. and with the way they had left their relationship off last time, there's definitely a twist of guilt in his stomach as he responds. )
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because it's simon on the other line and kieren hadn't thought he'd be talking to him again. not after the city already sent him home. and with the way they had left their relationship off last time, there's definitely a twist of guilt in his stomach as he responds. )
Simon? You're back?